Book chapter
Environmental Adaptations for Individuals with Functional Difficulties and Their Families in the Home and Community
International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
26 Nov 2014
Abstract
Environmental adaptation is an important intervention to help individuals with disabilities remain at home independently and ease the burden of care on their families. A range of adaptations can be considered, including removing or rearranging objects, special equipment, and adaptive tools. Providing an environmental adaptation involves assessment of a person’s needs and capabilities and the environment’s physical and social properties, choosing an adaptation, ordering and installing it, and training the individual and family member in its use. This chapter provides an overview of environmental adaptation as an intervention for the elderly, clinical principles, and the evidence to support this approach.
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Details
- Title
- Environmental Adaptations for Individuals with Functional Difficulties and Their Families in the Home and Community
- Creators
- Laura N. Gitlin - Johns Hopkins University
- Publication Details
- International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing; Cham
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84942289430
- Other Identifier
- 991020112262604721